The First Day of My New Life
Ok so yes I know I said I was done for good with this thing... but did you honestly believe me?
Life has been... GRAND! Ok well not grand but good.. I went to a hooka bar with Liz Lauren, Noah and Shari (sp) last weekend which was good fun and what else?
I was on HBO... :)
I ended up in the tour bus (haha..ok van) of the punk band The River City Rebels with Linda and Belle
I went to a few orientation thingies for London.. YESSSSSSSSSS! ::Pumps fist in air::
andddddddddddd.... theses are the classes I'm taking there.. mind you .. THEY RULE!
British Politics
Professor S. Kelly
Introduction to the politics and society of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Traces the political and social development of the historic countries of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales; the growth of British hegemony and imperialism; the politics of decline and decay; and the promise of rebirth. Studies contemporary political institutions and processes that have undergone massive transformation over the past 50 years. Examines the continuing conflict and terrorism in Northern Ireland and dynamics of change in the Thatcher era and beyond.
East European Government and Politics
Prof. A. Fagan
Introduction to the politics of Eastern and Central European countries. Considers political, social, and economic developments in these countries during the post-Versailles period. Subjects include the communist takeover at the end of World War II, uprising during the de-Stalinization era, and the collapse of communism at the end of the 1980s. Also deals with contemporary issues, including the process of democratization.
Politics of the Near and Middle East
Prof. H.M. Segal
Historical-political background of the Middle East and its contemporary social and political problems, including the impact of the West; religious and liberal reactions; conflict of nationalisms (Arab, Iranian, Turkish, and Zionist); and revolutionary socialism. Specific social, political, and economic problems - using a few selected countries for comparison and analysis - including the role of the military, the intelligentsia, the religious classes, the legitimation of power, urban-rural cleavages, bureaucracy, and political parties
A History of London
Professor S. Inwood
The course examines the growth and importance of London from the Roman invasion of 43 AD to the present day. Students will learn about London's changing economic and political role, and will understand how London grew to dominate the commerce, industry and culture of England. They will find out how London became the biggest city the world has ever known, and how it coped (or failed to cope) with the social and environmental problems created by its enormous size. Each week (unless there is a field trip) there will be a lecture and a discussion in which you will be able to present ideas and information gathered from lectures and from your weekly reading. There will also be four walking tours of parts of London which relate to the period we are studying at a particular time.
Issues in Contemporary British Politics and Culture
Professor S. Kelly
This course will introduce students to the context of life in modern Britain through a series of talks by prominent figures in British society. The main objectives of the course are to give students access to those at the top of British politics and culture; to make students aware of the unique characteristics of British culture and to examine the reasons for the far-reaching changes in British society over the last thirty or forty years. It is important for NYU undergraduates who are studying abroad to study the socio-political context of that country as part of their experience abroad. This course will begin to explore important social and political issues that Britain has handled differently than the United States.
I am so excited! All those classes have built in fieldtrips! :) ::Grins:: I haven't had a fieldtrip since 8th grade!!!
Love always, Liz